How to contact your local officials
Your elected officials can be contacted by phone or email.
Mayor Brodeur 781-979-4440
pbrodeur@cityofmelrose.org
Ward 1 Councilor Manjula Karamcheti 617-543-2640
mkaramcheti@cityofmelrose.org
Council President Christopher Cinella 617-917-4248
ccinella@cityofmelrose.org
Offices and Boards involved in the City’s Development Process
The Planning Board is a group of volunteers that is responsible for review and approval of site plans, slope protection, residential uses in non-residentially zoned areas and special permit applications.
The Zoning Board of Appeals is a volunteer group that hears requests for variances, where a project is requesting departure from the terms and provisions of the Zoning Code
The Office of Planning and Community Development supports the Zoning Board of Appeals and the Planning Board in the review of residential and commercial development proposals. Member of this office are employees of the City.
Current applications for Site Plans and Special Permits currently being reviewed are posted to the City web site - click HERE
Take note that none of your elected officials are part of any of these boards that can approve dramatic changes to your neighborhood.
Planning Board
Typically meets on the fourth Monday of each month at 7:45PM
As of August 12th, these are remote (virtual) meetings only
Pre-registration to attend a meeting is required
Official documents for current projects under review by the board can be found HERE
Zoning Board of Appeals
Typically meets the second Wednesday of each month at 7:30PM (if needed, the board will also meet on the fourth Wednesday)
As of August 12th, these are remoe (virtual) meetings only
Documents for current applications can be found HERE
Office of Planning and Community Development
General office: 781-979-4190
Denise Gaffey, Director and City Planner, 781-979-4190
Lori Massa, Senior Planner, 781-979-4193
Maya Noviski, Assistant Planner, 781-979-4196
The City has defined multiple development zones for the city
The zoning map identifies districts where different zoning codes apply (ex: height of buildings, parking requirements, density, setbacks
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